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National Space Society Space Forum, Feb 19, 2026: A Conversation with Tory Bruno

National Space Society Space Forum, Feb 19, 2026: A Conversation with Tory Bruno Few leaders in the modern space industry have had a front-row seat to its technical, strategic, and business evolution quite like NSS member Tory Bruno. Over a career spanning decades, Tory has helped shape some of the nation’s most critical space and defense programs, with deep experience in launch systems, missile defense, strategic deterrence, and advanced aerospace technologies. Most recently, he served as President and CEO of United Launch Alliance, where he guided the company through a period of significant transition while maintaining an unmatched record of mission success. In this Space Forum, Tory reflects on the lessons learned from a lifetime in the space business—what it takes to deliver reliability at scale, how technical decisions intersect with policy and national security, and how leadership and culture matter in an industry where the stakes are always high. He also offers an introduction to his new role as President of National Security at Blue Origin, where he is now focused on advancing next-generation capabilities to support U.S. and allied national security missions. Viewers will gain insight into how Blue Origin is approaching this mission space, and how innovation, speed, and resilience are shaping the future of defense and space operations. This conversation will be of particular interest to professionals, students, and space advocates who want to better understand how the space industry really works—from engineering to execution to long-term strategy—and where it may be headed next. Few voices are better positioned to connect the history of modern rocketry with the future now taking shape. Don’t miss this important look back—and an insider’s view of what comes next. Tory Bruno is President of National Security at Blue Origin, where he leads the development of advanced products, services, and technologies designed to support U.S. and allied national security missions. Before joining Blue Origin in January 2026, Tory served as President and CEO of United Launch Alliance, guiding the company through a period of major technical and organizational transition while maintaining an exceptional record of mission success. Over the course of his career, he has championed dozens of highly complex and critical defense and space programs, with deep expertise in space launch, missile defense, strategic deterrence, and advanced rocketry and hypersonic technologies. He also holds multiple patents in these areas. A tireless advocate for the space industry, Tory frequently shares his passion for space technology and his long-standing vision of a self-sustaining human presence beyond Earth. He is an AIAA Honorary Fellow, has advised senior U.S. leadership on space policy and technology, and is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Von Braun Trophy and the von Kármán Medal.